Harold McClellan Saunders, Sr., 86, of Huntington, WV, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013, in Chateau Grove Assisted Living, Barboursville, WV. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 pm Thursday, January 10, 2013, at Chapman’s Mortuary, Huntington, with Minister Alan Cole officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington, with military graveside rites conducted by Veterans Honor Guard Post 16. He was born August 24, 1926 in Cabell County, WV a son of the late Everett Wilson and Allie Morrison Saunders. His wife, Frances May Saltzer Saunders; a son, David Lee Saunders; and two sisters, Doris Wildman and Donna Dean, also preceded him in death. He was the owner and operator of Saunders Barber Shop; was involved in the Master Barber and Beauticians on the state level; and was Secretary Treasurer of the Barbers Union Local 279. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific Theater on the USS Independence. Mr. Saunders was a member of Twenty-Sixth Street Church of Christ: VFW Post 9738 where he held numerous leadership positions and performed many military funerals as part of the Honor Guard on behalf of VFW Post 9738. He was instrumental in the establishment of Little League #7 and was an officer for many years. He served on many community improvement councils. Survivors include: a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Bill Wheeler of Barboursville, WV; two sons and daughters-in-law, Harold M. Saunders, Jr. and Pattie Saunders of Huntington and Paul and Barbara Saunders of Washington, WV; grandchildren, Mark Wheeler (Amy), Greg (Eriko Akamatsu) Wheeler, April Saunders Tooley (Clayton), Mandy Saunders and Ashley Saunders, and Emily Saunders and Alex Saunders; and a great granddaughter, Allison Grace Wheeler. The family would like to thank Dr. Ben Allan; Hospice of Huntington; and the staff of Chateau Grove. Friends may call from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, P.O. Box 464, Huntington, WV 25709 or 26th. Street Church of Christ, 101-26th. Street, Huntington, WV 25703.